Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (Tagalog: [ʔɪsaˈbɛl oɾˈtɛga]; born January 25, 1999) is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer and dancer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist and villain Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones in Pusong Ligaw.[1] She also appeared in several shows such as On the Wings of Love, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ipaglaban Mo! and Born for You. After four years with ABS-CBN, she transferred to GMA Network.

Ysabel Ortega
Born
Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid

(1999-01-25) January 25, 1999 (age 25)
Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
NationalityPhilippines
EducationA.B. Political Economy
Alma materUniversity of Asia and the Pacific (AB)
Occupation(s)Actress
Commercial Model
Dancer
Singer
Years active2014–present
Agents
Known forCharlie, Jamie Robinson
Parents
RelativesRobert Ortega (uncle)

Early life and education

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Ysabel Ortega was born as Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid in Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Lito Lapid[2][3][4] and Michelle Ortega, sister of actor Robert Ortega, making him Ysabel's uncle.[5]

Ortega graduated with a Political Economy degree from the University of Asia and the Pacific. She is keen on continuing her studies and is currently taking up law.[6]

Career

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Ortega first appeared as a main villain in Born for You, and then played supporting roles in On the Wings of Love,[7] Maalaala Mo Kaya, and others.

Ortega also played a villainous and obsessed character again as the main antagonist Charlotte "Charlie" in Pusong Ligaw, and she became well known because of that role.

Later, she became one of the main cast of Araw Gabi as Nica Marcelo.[8] In 2019, she moved to GMA Network.

In 2020, she bagged the role of Jamie Robinson in the live-action adaptation of the hit anime series, Voltes V: Legacy. She did a lot of research and training before auditioning for the role.[9]

Filmography

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Television / Digital series

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Year Title Role Notes Network Source
2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Angela Stevens-Fausto Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2015–2019 ASAP Herself / Perfomer / Co-host Main host
2016 Born for You Niña Supporting Cast / Antagonist
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Ronnie's sister Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop Aiza
2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Daya Yumi Supporting Cast / Protagonist
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Veronica "Nica" Marcelo Main Cast / Protagonist
2019 Studio 7 Herself Various
Maynila: Back to One Young Cristina Special Participation
Pepito Manaloto Tina Guest Cast
2019–2020 The Gift Sabina Marcelino Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero
2021 Daddy's Gurl Britney B Guest Cast
2021–present All-Out Sundays Performer / Co-host Main host
2022 What We Could Be Cynthia Macaraeg Main Cast / Protagonist
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Jamie Robinson
It's Showtime Herself / Performer Guest with Miguel Tanfelix
2024 Regal Studio Presents: Love in the Rearview Mirror Ella Main Cast / Protagonist
Regal Studio Presents: Talking Ted Liezel
Magpakailanman: Ang Nanay Kong Adik: The Judie Anne Picoc Story Judie

Film

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Year Title Role Source
2023 Voltes V: Legacy - The Cinematic Experience Jamie Robinson
Firefly Erika

References

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  1. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (November 3, 2017), Ysabel Ortega on being part of Pusong Ligaw, retrieved May 8, 2018
  2. ^ "Ysabel Ortega talks about relationship with dad Lito Lapid". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "Ysabel Ortega Speaks Up About Relationship With Father Lito Lapid". Philippine News. May 7, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "WATCH: Ysabel Ortega in tears over not seeing dad Lito Lapid". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  5. ^ Michelle Ortega ikakasal sa Baguio next year,ninong si digong in Philstar.com
  6. ^ "Ysabel Ortega, pinagpipistahan na ng bashers". Balita – Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. November 16, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  7. ^ "'On the Wings of Love': Angela starting to fall for Clark?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  8. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (April 22, 2018), It's Showtime Online: Ysabel Ortega talks about her co-stars in newest teleserye "Araw Gabi", retrieved May 8, 2018
  9. ^ "Ogie Diaz nagtampo sa paglipat ni Ysabel sa GMA". Balita – Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. November 16, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
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